Wendy Van Camp

In this episode, Cory Nunes welcomes Wendy VanCamp, who shares her journey from battling Cushing's disease to becoming a sci fi koo poet. Wendy discusses her tenure as the poet laureate of Anaheim, detailing her responsibilities, initiatives, and the impact she made. She also talks about her transition to radio hosting and joining the SFWA poetry committee. Wendy reflects on the benefits and drawbacks of her laureate role and introduces Indigo Sky Press, her new venture. The episode includes information on how to contact Wendy for poetry consultations and workshops, her efforts in mentoring aspiring poets, and closes with her encouraging words.

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Cory Nunes

Host • 5%

Wendy Van Camp

Guest • 95%

Chapters

0:00	Welcome and introduction of Wendy VanCamp
0:22	Wendy VanCamp's journey and transition to sci fi koo poetry
5:02	Wendy's battle with Cushing's disease and return to writing
14:47	Becoming the poet laureate of Anaheim and the interview process
21:25	Responsibilities, initiatives, and impact as poet laureate
30:09	Transition from poet laureate to radio host and joining SFWA poetry committee
33:30	Benefits and drawbacks of being poet laureate
35:08	Launch of Indigo Sky Press and expanding speaking engagements
38:24	Contacting Wendy for poetry consultations and workshops
40:42	Mentoring aspiring poets and final words of encouragement
44:21	Podcast outro and closing remarks

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